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Today, I go Back to Work

After I had Annabelle, I wasn’t planning to return to work. Then, a few months later, I was longing for some adult time and feeling like I was doing something, so I found a job. (Background: I have a degree in education but getting a job in western PA is extremely difficult and I didn’t want full time at that moment). The job was three days a week and was perfect. I got out of the house, made some friends, and had some time to step away from being a “mom.”

Flash forward to having Nolan and these past three months have flown by. Not every moment has been perfect, but I feel like I’m just now starting to get in a groove and feel better taking both kids out places and just falling into a groove. So this time, I’m not ready to go back to work. I’ve really been loving this summer with both kids, playing with Annabelle, being there when she needed me, and obviously being there for Nolan. I’ve snuggled both my children a lot, laughed a lot, cried many times, and all around felt extremely lucky to have three months off.

But today is going to be hard. While I’m only going back two days a week, I’m still going to have to find a rhythm. No more lying around in PJs until 10 o’clock, or soaking up snuggles with Annabelle on the couch for an hour. The alarm clock will be set, and I’ll have to get dressed in real clothes (side note: I need new real clothes!). I know in the end it will be great. The kids will be well cared for and loved, and I’ll get that time to feel like an adult and have a chance to miss them.

But it won’t be easy. I cried a few times yesterday and I know I’ll be counting down until I see them again this afternoon. I feel for all the moms who have to go back full time!

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We discussed early on what I would do when we had kids (whether naturally or by adoption). Because my career aspirations never worked out + the cost of childcare in the city would cancel out any money I would be able to make, we decided that I would be a stay at home mom. So I am looking at that as my new career. I never thought I would be one–I always thought I would be a career woman with a balance–but I am looking forward to it.
Scared silly, but looking forward to it.Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Pregnancy Funnies: Pregnancy Cravings and Food Aversions

Good luck today. While I don’t have kids yet, my fiance and I have discussed it. I always thought I wanted to be a stay at home mom, but then, like you mentioned, I feel like I need to get out as well. I am hoping to work at least part time, whether that is teaching yoga in the evenings or just a part time office job. I think it is good to get out of the house. Maybe I will also luck out that my to be mother in law will be retired and able to watch our little ones too.Alicia @Bridges Through Life recently posted…Yin Yoga Weekend 3 and a Week of Rest

Good luck today! I’m sure it’ll go well even if it’ll be hard to leave both kids for a while. It’s not that you will only work 2 days a week so while you get some time “away” from being a mom, you’ll still be able to spend so much time with them. Have a great day 🙂

Good luck today! I’ve always wondered what I would do if I had kids and I know I would continue to work my full-time job. In addition to the salary and benefits (helloooo state health care!), I just genuinely love what I do. There are a lot of women in my office that make it work, but I know they always struggle saying bye to their kiddos in the morning.
Hope today goes well!Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food recently posted…The mad dash for solar eclipse glasses (and some other stuff)

It’s definitely tough, and it doesn’t exactly get easier! People say it does, but it totally doesn’t, ha! But having that time for YOU to recharge, and reach some of your personal goals that aren’t kid-related seems so important! And **hopefully** two days a week will fly by and become the perfect NEW balance for you guys! You’ll find your rhythm in no time, mama! You got this! Thinking of you today, and praying for your mama heart <3Sarah @ Sweet Miles recently posted…Focusing On The Now: Life After The Miscarriage

Good luck! No matter what, it’s always hard to leave your little ones, especially at first. It sounds like you’ll have a nice balance! I work about half time, all from home, and really enjoy that time!Nicole recently posted…Why I Eat Pizza Weekly

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